preliminary

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preliminary Definition

• (n) a minor match preceding the main event
• (n) something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"
• (s) designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding; "a preliminary investigation"

preliminary Synonyms

• overture
• prelim
• preliminary
• prelude